what kind of steel; is it 440????
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Has 0.65% carbon. This is a low quality steel, more comparable to 420. But it is a really nice knife. Holds the edge well. My input. Japanese steel....
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Gil Hibben™ Survivor Bowie & Sheath Item# GH5026 * Blade Material : AUS-6 Stainless * Handle Material : Micarta * Overall Length : 15" * Blade Length: 10"
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The AUS stainless steel series is produced by Aichi Steel Corporation, Japan. They differ from the AISI 4xx series because they have vanadium added to them. Vanadium improves the wear resistance, toughness, and ease of sharpening.[7]AUS-6 (6A) is comparable to 440A with a carbon content close to 0.65%.[7] It is a low cost steel, slightly higher wear resistance compared to 420J.AUS-8 (8A) is comparable to 440B with a carbon content close to 0.75%.[7] AUS-8 is often used instead of 440C.[7] SOG knives uses AUS-8 extensively.AUS-10 (10A) is comparable to 440C with a carbon content close to 1.10%.[7] It is slightly tougher than 440C. The AUS stainless steel series is produced by Aichi Steel Corporation, Japan. They differ from the AISI 4xx series because they have vanadium added to them. Vanadium improves the wear resistance, toughness, and ease of sharpening.[7]AUS-6 (6A) is comparable to 440A with a carbon content close to 0.65%.[7] It is a low cost steel, slightly higher wear resistance compared to 420J.AUS-8 (8A) is comparable to 440B with a carbon content close to 0.75%.[7] AUS-8 is often used instead of 440C.[7] SOG knives uses AUS-8 extensively.AUS-10 (10A) is comparable to 440C with a carbon... » Read More The AUS stainless steel series is produced by Aichi Steel Corporation, Japan. They differ from the AISI 4xx series because they have vanadium added to them. Vanadium improves the wear resistance, toughness, and ease of sharpening.[7]AUS-6 (6A) is comparable to 440A with a carbon content close to 0.65%.[7] It is a low cost steel, slightly higher wear resistance compared to 420J.AUS-8 (8A) is comparable to 440B with a carbon content close to 0.75%.[7] AUS-8 is often used instead of 440C.[7] SOG knives uses AUS-8 extensively.AUS-10 (10A) is comparable to 440C with a carbon content close to 1.10%.[7] It is slightly tougher than 440C. « Show Less
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Elaine, sorry for not giving you a better answer the first time. I can factually say that: the blade is a very, very heavy duty stainless steel I am not sure aboutthe 440 part. This is a stout and rugged heavy tool. It will hold a sharp edge for quite awhile. You will have to sharpen it if you but it. It is well worth the priceand I would not take 3X the money for it. It is an altogether well made tool and does quite a job.....
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It's 440 stainless steel. Not the best and not carbon but is good against corrosion and will hold a decent edge.
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It's not 1045 high carbon steel. Recommend the military issue 18' Ontario machete for chopping wood or zombies. Although if you want a light weight machete for weed whacking then the Tramontina will do fine. Again it depends on the job you have in store. I like both machetes. The
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It is not a 400, i cut a branch and a round chunk broke off and you can see is made of cheap Chinese steel
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Yes and here are some specs: SpecificationsBasic info : *0.265" thick blade *1.5" wide *410 grams *edge is 0.020" thick *angle of 17 (1) degrees per side. *"440" stainless steel Note it says 440 on the blade however it is not guaranteed to be exactly the AISI 440 series steels.
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Steel, but I wouldn't advise buying this. With hardly a few weeks of use the blade became dull.
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It's 1055 Carbon Steel, which is talked about as being one of the toughest knife/blade steels around because it's right on the border between brittle high-carbon steel and soft low-carbon steel. It holds a very good edge while basically behaving like a spring steel, meaning that no amount of mistakes or abuse will bend the blade or mess up its edge alignment. It's not a stainless steel, so like everyone says you have to keep it clean and oiled constantly or it will blemish very quickly. Source - Materials Engineer
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Mind has 440C stamped on the blade. I believe the MTECH XTreme blades are all 440C whereas the non-extreme Mtechs are 440A. From a website: 440C Stainless Steel with a minimum of 1.2% carbon and is the hardest of the 440 series It takes more abuse however it also rusts more easily than the other 440 series stainless steels. 440C can achieve a 60 HRC. At one time it was considered a stainless "Super Steel". Hope this helps.
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As far as what???? Their both good steels...u wouldnt know the differwnce..
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It is probably high carbon steel the metal revolution in steel blades begun in the 80 with the introduction of some blades oriented alloys like 440 and 420 family of steel so this make me think you have high carbon steel or a low end stainless steel (by today standard)
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It would be hard and very expensive to test the metal, (sending it to a lab for a carbon assessment), but from what the sword is advertised as, and from personal experience, I would say it is untreated 1045 high carbon steel. I say "high" carbon, but 1045 is still a pretty soft steel. This isn't meant as a beater, but it still looks awesome and cuts well.
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Mine is ats-34. This steel is the Japanese equivalent of 154cm. In fact it is identical metallurgy.
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I am not sure but it weighs me and i'm around 300 lbs. so I would go with the 440
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Steel, its very sturdy.. however on a side note, tbe fan... worthless, its my only disappointment.
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Yes, 440ss. its not as strong as carbon steel, like most good out door tools, but 440ss is less likely to rust. Sharpen it up to a razor edge and it cuts 4 inches into medium hard wood.
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I don't think it is 420 HC. If I can remember right, I believe it's 12C27 steel.